Junior Olympics - What you need to know

GREAT LAKES AQUATICS JUNIOR OLYMPICS INFORMATION - 2026

ATHLETE REQUIREMENTS

  • Athletes must have a USA Water Polo Gold Membership to compete.
  • Athletes may verify team placement options with coaching staff.

 

Projected Cost (per Athlete)

  • Email us for Cost details
  • $100 Roster Deposit is due April 16th

 

Planned team age groups:

  • Boys - 16U and 18U.
  • Girls - 16U and 18U.

Dates & Deadlines

Here is the schedule for upcoming events:

  • Commitment deadline
    • April 16th Deposit Due
  • JO Qualifier - Indianapolis, IN
    • June 12-14th
  • Great Lakes Classic
    • July 10-12 (tentative
  • Junior Olympics Dates
    • Session 1 (Girls) - Orange County, CA
      • July 18-21
    • Session 2 (Boys) - Orange County, CA
      • July 23-26

Athlete limit per team

  • 12 preferred

Estimated # of games played

  • 7-10

Click below for USAWP JO Specifics

Session 1 - Girls

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Session 2 - Boys

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